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Festive Dresses for New Year’s Eve

The New Year is upon is and I am delighted! I chose amongst my festive dresses and found one just right for a quiet dinner party that we will enjoy for the holiday. Chocolate brown taffeta with self appliqué and a muted bouclé jacket shot with metallic accents are topped off by bold brass buttons!

But here’s a major fashion question: Does it work with snow! LOL! Yes, but I will have to change into beaded booties in black when I am ready to be outside, but may change back into these, which are really comfortable. I am wearing a braided headband, and you have seen it here and here.

Inside, it is a beautiful to look out and see the ripples of snow on the deck and icing hanging delicately upon the trees. It has been an tumultuous year, but I am in the mood to celebrate. I was deciding between skinny jeans dressed up with a sequined jacket, which better for the cold weather, but then perused my festive dresses in my closet as they were all winking at me with various sorts of embellishments. I gave in. This one is comfy, with the full skirt, and makes a delightful swoosh with the tulle underskirt.

I perused a fabulous selection of LBD’s and festive dresses from Polyvore and Shopbop, but first I shopped my closet.

I was tempted by this, but am happy with what I have already. This blue velvet by AlexaChung via mytheresa is stunning and on sale, so I am sharing it, as an outfit inspiration.

The embroidered bag is a gift from a friend. I love the workmanship and color palette. It is perfect with this outfit. The earrings, bold, and golden are fun to wear as well. Below a closeup.

And because I can… I hung the earrings from a lighting fixture that is 14 feet high off the ground.. Don’t ask…LOL.

A cozy fire, is much appreciated this frigid and snowy day.

For fun, a shot of what I wore for Christmas two years ago, when it was warm enough to not even wear a coat. What a difference 2 years make! The fringed gloves are Hermés, a second hand treasure!

Below, I am inside and you can see how snowy and starkly white it is outside. It was hard editing these photos because of the brightness, but the bright white light was a pleasure to see. I will add a faux fur cape to this as an extra layer.

If I get time, read: snowed in and addicted to Polyvore — I will do a post on festive dresses for NYE ! In the meantime I wish you a wonderful holiday. I hope this New Year brings joy, personal growth, fulfillment, and good health to you and yours!

What are you doing for NYE? What are you wearing? What are you wishing most for?

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Shopping our closet can be the best goal for the new year!! I know I’m guilty of always wanting something new, but I already have some fabulous things!!
Just like this dress!! It’s incredible!!
Enjoy your New Year’s celebration, Elle!!
OXOX
Jodiehttp://www.jtouchofstyle.com

Yes…what a difference two years can make! I long for that warmer weather.

We are staying in this year and I’m kind of glad with the severe weather. I haven’t decided what to wear yet. I’ve picked up a few pieces from Anthro on super sale recently and have a feeling it might be one of them.

I’m definitely shopping my own closet this New Years – I have a sequin dress in there that has basically gone unworn for at least a year and a half and I’m looking forward to dusting it off for tonight.

Thanks as well for your thoughtful comment on my blog post. Those early months of motherhood are, well, heady to say the least!

What a wonderful dress! I love the rich cocoa colour and the full skirt (you know me and full skirts!). I’m also shopping my closet for New Year’s – I have many lovely dresses, and want to make sure none are neglected.

Glamorous and cozy with the warm coat! The little purse is just exquisite! And of course your ceiling lights need some of your whimsical touch!
Snow makes everything even prettier, doesn’t it?
Happy New Year, lovely Elle! May it be just as wonderful as you are!

Happy New year dear friend! I LOVE this look! The rich brown print and pattern with the contrast of the plaid jacket looks so beautiful. I love boucle and winter coats and am sure i would have more if i didn’t live in the South. It is unseasonally cold here too and need to work on indoor pics! The delicate earrings and bag are a lovely touch.
heres to a Happy and Healthy 2018!
jess xxhttp://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

Oh that is such a beautiful dress! I love that jacket with it, the colours and textures are such a nice mix. You did good shopping your wardrobe and wearing this gem too, how nice you could enjoy it! 🙂

Happy new year! Hope that 2018 is off to an amazing start for you, and you had a wonderful Christmas time.

I love tafeta and loved your outfit, dear Elle, as usual, always gorgeous and elegant! I looved the snow outside! OK, I won’t ask how you managed to hand the earrings there… and they are very beautiful! The friend who gave you that lovely bag must be really nice! I hope you have a very beautiful 2018, Elle, may you stay always lovely, case you are one of the kindest girls I know! Hugs!
DenisesPlanet.com

Elle, what you shopped in your closet is absolutely wonderful! Both the dress and the coat are a dream! And I’m happy to read you were in the mood to celebrate. We had a wonderful NYE in a hotel, the motto was “Las Vegas” 🙂
Happy New Year!
With love from Bavaria/Germany, Renahttp://www.dressedwithsoul.com

Happy New Year, beautiful! I hope this year brings you much joy, happiness, health, and success. You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress; I love the details and the fitted waist. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great week!

Jalisa,
I do hope the very same for you !
❤️❤️
Have a wonderful weekend,
Xoxo, Elle

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alimackin2013

Ah taffeta I have not worn this in ages, just ages. This is a lovely dress and yes perfect for NYE. I did nothing this year. Was not up to it all. Not a good year at all. Stayed home and watched a marathon of GOT and went to bed.